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Attention Congressional Staffers: Interested in how technology can lead to smarter, more effective policymaking? Don’t miss this upcoming workshop by POPVOX Foundation and BFNA ! Details below.

To those based in Madrid, Spain don't miss this great event!

Who will win the national election in Canada? With just 11 days to go until election day, the race is heating up—and we’re inviting you to join the conversation by making your forecast. At www.rangeforecasting.org, we’re tracking forecasts from a diverse group of contributors, combining expert insight with crowd wisdom. Submit your prediction now and explain your reasoning—whether it's based on polling trends, regional and international dynamics, campaign performance, or something else entirely. We’re proud to see RANGE featured as a first source in a recent article from The Hub, “Are the Liberals on track to win big? Here’s what the betting markets and forecasting platforms are predicting.” https://lnkd.in/e7zHbDvW As the article notes, RANGE is offering a fresh approach to political forecasting by blending analytical depth with open participation. Now it’s your turn to weigh in. Submit your forecast, Share your argumentation, Help shape the conversation.

New #TransatlanticPeriscope Deep Dive! The EU and U.S. are taking increasingly divergent approaches to technology and digital policy. What are the latest developments on both sides of the Atlantic? The Periscope's Deep Dive on technology and digital policy brings together aggregated expert analysis, key data, media highlights, and more to help you make sense of this shifting digital landscape. Don’t miss this essential transatlantic search resource! Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eP9pGHCB

Big thanks to European Space Policy Institute (ESPI) for the great collaboration on the RANGE forecasting decomposition workshop “Ways to the Moon”—a timely and forward-looking discussion on great power competition in lunar exploration. Held alongside the 40th Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, the workshop brought together transatlantic experts for insightful exchanges on the future of Moon missions and geopolitical dynamics in space.

Summer Enrichment Series | 2025 | Call for Applications! Are you a student or recent graduate near Washington, D.C. this summer? Interested in connecting with #space experts, discussing policy, and developing your professional network? This summer, the Bertelsmann Foundation will host its fourth annual Summer Enrichment Series for students and recent graduates in Washington, D.C. Selected participants will join the Foundation for three in-person, catered roundtable discussions with subject matter experts and practitioners in June, July, and August 2025. This year’s thematic focus is #space policy, exploring a range of topics on this dynamic and exciting frontier. The 2025 SES dinners will take place on three Wednesdays - June 25, July 23, and August 6 - from 6PM-8PM at the Bertelsmann Foundation offices in downtown Washington. Applications will be open until Friday, May 9. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eX7--kUQ

We’re thrilled to share that Lithium Rising: The Race for Critical Minerals has been officially selected for the 39th Annual Washington, DC International Film Festival! From electric vehicles to smartphones, lithium powers our world—but at what cost, and to whom? Catch the film & join the conversation www.filmfestdc.org

We are pleased to introduce the latest thematic indicator on the Transatlantic Barometer, focusing on security and defense. At a time when transatlantic security is being tested, this quarter’s Barometer offers a comprehensive overview of defense spending and strategy across its 30 featured countries and the European Union. Drawing on data from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the International Institute for Strategic Studies, and official government sources in the U.S., UK, Canada, and the EU, the indicator provides valuable insights into evolving defense priorities. The Transatlantic Barometer’s indicators are designed to provide key facts and figures on major policy issues shaping the transatlantic space, offering a data-driven perspective on critical developments. Additionally, the Barometer aims to inform how individual actors within the transatlantic alliance are engaging with these pressing issues. Beyond defense spending, this latest indicator also explores strategic defense objectives and military aid to Ukraine. To further enrich the discussion, Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at University College Dublin’s Clinton Institute, shares his perspectives on the current challenges facing transatlantic security and the future of transatlantic cooperation. Check out the Barometer's latest indicator and interview here: https://lnkd.in/eq_smJqv

New RANGE Forecasting Question! 📢 Will the United States announce a reduction of 15,000 or more troops stationed in European NATO member states by December 31, 2025? Weigh the geopolitical landscape, military commitments, and strategic priorities—what do you think? Cast your forecast now! Go to rangeforecasting.org

At the half-way mark of Poland’s term, we are excited to announce a special Deep Dive on the #TransatlanticPeriscope focusing on the Polish presidency of the Council of the EU. This Deep Dive provides an overview of key developments in Polish Council leadership, drawing from media articles, expert analysis, opinion pieces, data points, and multimedia resources. The Deep Dive offers an up-to-date picture of Warsaw’s presidency and will be a crucial tool for observers hoping to stay on top of policy shifts and their implications.https://https://lnkd.in/eD4YiPQ6